Karl Johan Collar
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The Karl Johan Collar is a quintessential Scandinavian cold weather accessory, named after the brown-capped Karl Johan mushrooms (Boletus edulis) that pop up from the mossy floors of the pine forests of Scandinavia at the beginning of the cold season. On an autumn or winter day, just grab your collar, tuck it in inside your coat, and you get that cozy and snuggly extra layer of warmth around your neck and upper torso. The Karl Johan Collar is worked seamlessly with two strands held together (one strand of Merino and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair). It begins in the round with the ribbed folded-over neck, and work continues in stockinette stitch, with modified contiguous saddle shoulders and short-row shaping construction. Shoulders are then bound off, and front and back panels are worked separately back and forth to size.
Sizes: One size
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 30 cm [12"]; width: approx. 30 cm [12"]; ribbed neck length: approx. 18 cm [7"]
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino 250 m [273 yd] per 50 g [1.8 oz], fingering weight yarn, 2 balls; 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m [246 yd] per 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 2 balls
Samples are in Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Dark Moose colorway and Merino in Cardamom colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Nut Brown colorway
Needles: 4 mm / US6 circular needle in cable length 40 cm [16"] and 3 mm / US2.5 double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm [4"] in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US6 needles -
Customer Reviews
Prof.**********nger
Looks nice but not as warm as expected for sub-40°F weather disappointed because I specifically bought it to solve my pain point of inadequate neck insulation during early-morning dog walks
All******ker
The authentic fabric makes all the difference — no static, no stiffness, no irritation This solves my chronic pain point of neck redness and discomfort from synthetic winter layers I’m absolutely thrilled
Mrs.*********empel
Warm and comfortable as advertised though the fit runs slightly snug around the neck solves my need for warmth but not quite ideal for layered turtlenecks
Myr*******dtke
Soft, cozy, and holds its shape after multiple washes exactly what I needed to solve my pain point of flimsy collars that lose structure after one season
Mrs. ********** DDS
Great quality and true to the 'authentic fabric' promise It’s warm but breathable which solves my pain point of overheating indoors while still needing outerwear style
Mrs.********enow
Finally found a collar that stays put and doesn’t slip off my coat collar solves my pain point of constantly readjusting during commutes and looks polished too
Nor*******eler
This collar is so warm and comfortable I wear it every morning walk even when it's below freezing The authentic fabric feels luxurious against my skin and doesn't itch at all solves my longtime pain point of scratchy winter accessories